Education and Teacher Preparation

Position Announcement

Full-Time, Regular Faculty – Education and Teacher Preparation

POSITION TITLE: Regular Contract –Education

REPORTS TO: Dean of Liberal Arts

SUPERVISES: May be assigned supervisory responsibilities

The Position: This faculty member teaches courses in education and serves as Teacher Preparation Program Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a new teacher preparation program and providing oversight for an existing early childhood education program. The ideal candidate possesses a combination of leadership skills and broad content knowledge in education. Emphasis is placed upon developing transfer and articulation agreements with baccalaureate-granting institutions to create a comprehensive education program. The faculty member works collaboratively with colleagues across the college, participates in advising, committee assignments, high school recruitment, and other academic and institutional support activities. As a faculty member, the position teaches a reduced class load according to established guidelines and policies. Faculty responsibilities include: infusing the curriculum with global perspectives and technology; actively engaging students; contributing to the processes of instructional planning, assessment and curriculum review; pursuit of continued professional development in both subject matter and instructional methods; and supporting student activities. The successful candidate for the position will be a creative academic leader with a sense of humor who works well in a collaborative, participative environment.

Required Qualifications:

§ Masters degree in Education or a related field, or a masters degree plus 18 hours of graduate level Education coursework

Preferred Qualifications:

§ Two years Community College teaching experience

§ Experience in a multi-cultural environment

§ Interest/experience in globalizing the curriculum

§ Ph.D. in Education or related field

Contract Specifics & Salary Range: Nine-month regular faculty appointment. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and in accordance with the 2008-2009 Administrative Salary Schedule. Salary range is $38,500 to $50,000 per year. CCA offers a competitive fringe benefit program including health, dental and life insurance. Leave benefits and holidays are also included. For information on benefits associated with this position, visit http://www.cccs.edu/HR/Admin.html.

Anticipated Start Date: The successful candidate will begin work on August 18, 2008.

Application Process: To apply, send a letter of application addressing the position requirements, a professional resume, a copy of your unofficial transcripts, and the names of three references with their contact information, to:

E-mail: HR@CCAurora.edu Note: E-mailed applications are preferred.

Fax: 303-360-4772

            US Mail:           Human Resources
                                    Community College of Aurora
                                    16000 E. CentreTech Parkway
                                    Aurora, Colorado 80011-9036

Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement on any material or fact or thing in his/her application material is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: Position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who submit their material by April 25, 2008. Call 303-360-4823 with questions regarding the application process.

Notice to All Applicants:

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate will be subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate will be required to submit official transcripts.
CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit www.copera.org.
Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to the Human Resources Department, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A201, Aurora, CO 80011-9036.